Abstract
Background and Objectives: Lymphedema is caused due to the accumulation of interstitial fluid in the tissue spaces due to the inefficiency of the lymphatic system. Kinesiotaping helps in draining of the lymphatic fluid by gently lifting up the skin and allowing the fluid to drain easily into the lymph nodes. Crepe bandaging also helps the draining of lymphatic fluid by creating compressive forces along the limb which helps the fluid to drain in the lymph nodes. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of kinesiotaping and crepe bandaging in patients with post-operative pedal edema.
Materials and Methods: 40 participants with post-operative pedal edema were selected and were allotted in two groups, Group A and Group B each consisting of 20 participants. Group A was given kinesiotaping and Group B was given crepe bandaging and conventional treatment was given to both groups.
Results: The study demonstrated differences in the outcome measure pre and post treatment. Both Group A and Group B showed reduction in pedal edema on both right and left side (p==0.001) which was statistically significant. Comparatively there was a higher reduction in Group A (p=0.001).
Conclusion: From the present study we can conclude that both kinesiotaping and crepe bandaging give immediate effect by reducing post-operative edema. But kinesio taping is more effective than crepe bandaging in reducing pedal edema in post-operative patients. Hence kinesiotape can be used along with the conventional treatment to relieve edema.
Keywords: kinesiotaping, crepe bandaging, lymphedema, pedal edema, ankle circumference.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i6.53
